Thrifty Boutique, Chilliwack’s go-to destination for upscale thrifting, is proud to reveal its chic new brand identity. The refreshed look features a modern logo, updated fonts, and an elegant colour palette that reflects the Boutique’s reputation for quality and its role in supporting Chilliwack Hospice Society. A Logo That Tells a Story At the centre [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society is thrilled to welcome Volodymyr Ivashyna as our new receptionist. Volodymyr joins us with a rich professional background, a deep commitment to community service, and an inspiring personal journey as a newcomer to Canada. Originally from Ukraine, Volodymyr has been in Canada for just over a year and a half. His experiences [...]
At Chilliwack Hospice Society, we walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of grief and the realities of death and dying. Through support, education, and programs that promote wellness and healthy grieving, we act as a trusted guide, offering resources, care, and compassion tailored to their needs. Our new logo, colour palette, [...]
We are thrilled to introduce Deanna Fedorkew as Chilliwack Hospice Society’s new Community Outreach and Education Manager! Deanna Fedorkew Deanna joined our team in February 2024 as our receptionist, bringing with her seven years of experience in the dental field and a lifelong connection to our organization. Her journey with Chilliwack Hospice Society [...]
After nearly eight transformative years, Laurie McNaught will be retiring from Chilliwack Hospice Society, with her final day being November 21, 2024. Laurie joined our team on January 3, 2017, as the Fundraising & Promotions Manager and later became the Community Outreach & Education Manager. Throughout her time with us, Laurie has been a beacon [...]
Grief is a universal experience that touches people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are an adult grieving a lifelong partner, a teenager mourning a parent, or a family navigating loss together, the journey can feel overwhelming. On November 19, National Grief and Bereavement Day serves as a reminder of the importance of support, [...]
As we approach Children’s Grief Awareness Day on November 21, Chilliwack Hospice Society is committed to increasing understanding of the often invisible struggles faced by grieving children and youth as they cope with death and loss. This day serves as an important reminder for communities across Canada to acknowledge and support young people who have [...]
Chilliwack Hospice Society is offering a variety of programs this Fall to provide support to those who are grieving the death of a loved one — human or animal — and caregivers of a dying person. A new format of group grief support, a Coffee and Compassion Circle will offer the experience of compassion in [...]
May 5 to 11, 2024 marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. Led by the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA), organizations across the country including Chilliwack Hospice Society are reminding their communities that “palliative care is for you,” too. Wherever you are — whether in hospice, at home, in long-term care, or in [...]
On Saturday, April 6, Chilliwack Hospice Society supporters donned their hats and boots for a night of fundraising in cowboy style at Evergreen Hall. The evening featured a delicious barbeque buffet by Smoke and Bones BBQ, silent and live auctions, and dancing to many popular songs from local band Cold Chain with special guest Trevor [...]
